The Department for Transport has today published its summary of responses to the Net Zero Ports: Challenges and Opportunities call for evidence, launched alongside the Maritime Decarbonisation Strategy in March…
Environment
New research shows a sizable share of shipping emissions can be reduced through electrification
A new interactive tool developed by UCL enables IMO member states to better understand the shipping activity and emissions associated with international shipping serving their country. London, 27th August 2026…
Piraeus Claims & Loss PreventionSeminar & ReceptionAthens, GROctober 15, 2026 Topics– Environmental regulatory developments and industry impact– Navigating a nuclear maritime future– Philippines disability claim mitigation– Mind, Body and Seafaring: The…
A joint venture partnership between McLaughlin & Harvey and Boskalis Westminster has completed a major land reclamation project at the Port of Dover. The £53m Dover Western Docks Revival (DWDR) Stage 3B project commenced in 2024…
Bradley Cooper and Margot Robbie’s Ocean’s Eleven prequel begins filming in Monaco
Good Morning Monaco Tuesday, August 25, 2026 Bradley Cooper and Margot Robbie’s Ocean’s Eleven prequel begins filming in MonacoPort Hercule has been transformed into a film set this week for…
Statement of the President of the Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS), Melina Travlos, ahead of the next round of negotiations on maritime decarbonisation at the IMO (London, 1-4/9/2026)
“Climate change is a reality that we are experiencing with ever-increasing intensity. The growing frequency of extreme weather events makes the substantial reduction of greenhouse gas emissions an urgent matter…
KONGSBERG launches Aegir SSA – a new family of sonars for Subsea Situational Awareness
Stavanger, Norway – August 24th, 2026 KONGSBERG today announced the launch of Aegir SSA (Subsea Situational Awareness), a new family of sonars designed to improve maritime security, safety, and navigation through…
DNV Maritime Academy Hellas and World Maritime University launch Masterclass on Human Element in shipping
Piraeus, 24 August, 2026: DNV Maritime Academy Hellas and the World Maritime University (WMU) are launching, for the first time in Greece, a five-day Masterclass on Human Element. The course…
Unofficial Wind Route to help visitors navigate the largest-ever showcase of wind propulsion technologies at the SMM trade fair to-date. Hamburg, Germany – August 24, 2026: Wind propulsion will have…
Shore power in shipping Get insights into the technical, regulatory, and commercial implications of shore power. Thank you for your interest in DNV’s Shore power in shipping white paper, which provides a…
Application of Nano-Bio/Chemosensors for Pharmaceutical Residue Detection and Removal During Wastewater Treatment
Article Highlights– Pharmaceutical residues are not always effectively removed by conventional wastewater treatment. – Nano-bio/chemosensors enable highly sensitive detection of pharmaceuticals in water. – Multifunctional nanoplatforms can combine pollutant detection…
On Wednesday, CORE POWER and the Port of Corpus Christi Authority (PCCA) signed a Memorandum of Collaboration establishing a framework for a site-specific maritime nuclear readiness study at the Port…
Sea Guardian’s Threat / Risk Security & Safety Weekly Bulletin (brief assessment) 13 to 20 August 2026
THREAT / RISK SECURITY & SAFETY WEEKLY BULLETIN (brief assessment) August 13 – 20, 2026 Brief Update: No 11-3/2026 Date: August 20, 2026 In references to: INSIDE Risk at sea in…
By James Brewer On first looking upon ancient Greek ruins in Sicily, the 19th-century Austrian artist Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller saw the light: the gorgeous auras that suffused the island, leading…
Lloyd’s Register supports LNG carrier-to-FSU conversion for Perenco offshore gas project
The project underlines the growing role of asset life extension amid increasing demand for floating gas infrastructure. Lloyd’s Register is delivering classification and technical assurance for the conversion of an…
Good day. Please find Diaplous Weekly Intelligence Report, covering major developments within the week 12 – 19 Aug 2026. Download report here. For your reference, please see below the highlights of this…
Baltic Shipping Company welcomes two new vessels equipped with wind-assisted propulsion
Hillerød, Denmark – 19 August 2026 – Baltic Shipping Company A/S has welcomed two new vessels, M/V Baltic Iron and M/V Baltic Timber, strengthening its fleet with two next-generation coasters…
Membership brings Colombian port and terminal expertise to the coalition as Cartagena and Barranquilla confirm status as an emerging LNG bunkering hub for the wider Caribbean LONDON, UK – 18…
ClassNK releases revised edition of ‘Guidelines for Ships Using Alternative Fuels’
– updating safety requirements for hydrogen, methanol, and ethanol fueled ships, enabling the rational design and development of alternative-fueled ships in line with international standards – Tokyo – ClassNK has…
Good Morning Monaco Saturday, August 15, 2026 Monégasque social network “InTouch” adds marketplace feature Monaco’s homegrown social networking app Intouch has introduced a new marketplace feature, according to Monaco-Matin, allowing…
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St Pancras Gets a BinForGreenSeas The Message 38 Million Visitors Can’t Afford to Miss We are delighted to announce a BinForGreenSeas has arrived at St Pancras International Station, London. Funded…
Flagship Westminster conference to bring together shipping leaders, policymakers and defence strategists to examine sustainability, security and the future of maritime London, UK – The UK Chamber of Shipping has unveiled…
Sea Guardian’s Threat / Risk Security & Safety Weekly Bulletin (brief assessment) 6 to 13 August 2026
THREAT / RISK SECURITY & SAFETY WEEKLY BULLETIN (brief assessment) August 06 – 13, 2026 Brief Update: No 11-2/2026 Date: August 13, 2026 In references to: INSIDE The changing political…




